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  Tunis / WAM A visa-issuance centre for the UAE Embassy in the Tunisian capital was inaugurated by Ambassador of the UAE to Tunisia Salim Eisa Al Qatam Al Zaabi. The UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has a keen interest in promoting and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, the ambassador said in ...

  Ajman / Emirates Business The Ajman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI) and INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a preliminary study for Ajman International Convention & Exhibition Centre Project that will extend on an area of one million square feet. The project will include exhibition and conference ...

  DUBAI, SHARJAH, RAL AL KHAIMAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday extended his condolences to the families of martyred UAE servicemen Sulaiman Mohammed Al Dhuhouri and Nader Mubarak Eisa Sulaiman, and the martyred UAE ambassador to Afghanistan, Juma Mohammed ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Holding announced on Saturday the financial results of its business group, Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group (The Group), for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Group continued to see good operational progress with all businesses performing well and contributing to Group profitability. Net profit increased to AED 6.32 billion, up 8% from AED 5.83 billion, ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) officials are confident a new segmented show format will be the next stage of the annual Gulfood exhibition’s evolution, as the show prepares for the biggest format shake-up in its highly successful 30-year history. Opening Sunday, Gulfood’s five-day run is expected to attract up to 90,000 food professionals, with some ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is leading a delegation at the 35th Istanbul International Book fair currently taking place in Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 24 to March 5. Aiming to attract new publishers and strengthen relations with its current network, TCA Abu Dhabi is utilising this event ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Souq Al Jubail (SQAJ), Sharjah’s largest fresh produce market and an investment project of Sharjah Asset Management, is supporting the ‘Save Safi and Sheri’ campaign launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Taking place from the 1st of March to the 30th of April 2017, the campaign will strive to protect fisheries ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Committed towards harnessing the entrepreneurial energy of youth to pioneer new businesses, Sheraa hosted 2017’s inaugural Startup Weekend at its state-of-the-art hub in American University of Sharjah. The Startup Weekend event is part of the global movement coordinated by TechStars and supported by ‘Google for Entrepreneurs’. In this edition, Sheraa provided a platform to over ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has recently signed an agreement with SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka. According to the terms of the agreement, SriLankan Airlines customers will now be able to make payments through more than 170 UAE-wide Al Ansari Exchange branches. The service will ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) honoured the winners of the Sharjah Ladies Run 2017, which took place at Sharjah University City. Characterised by fierce but friendly rivalry, the run saw the participation of about 1,500 female racers from 54 countries, with 66% Emiratis taking part. The competition was held in the presence of a large number ...